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Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cape Town (CPT) from $843

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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$1,254

One-way from

$993
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Philadelphia. Users have commonly found prices around $1,521 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,175. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town (PHL - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap KLM flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Philadelphia and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced KLM flights we've found from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 8/2612:57 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops26h 28mKLM
Tue 9/1011:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 00mKLM
Deal found 5/28$973
Fri 9/612:57 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops26h 28mKLM
Sat 9/1411:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 00mKLM
Deal found 5/28$1,198

Cheap American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Philadelphia and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 8/266:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/106:55 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops44h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,187
Mon 8/267:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/106:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,254

Philadelphia to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Philadelphia and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 8/2612:57 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops26h 28mKLM
Tue 9/1011:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 00mKLM
Deal found 5/28$973
Mon 9/95:55 amPHL - CPT
1 stop29h 55mDelta
Sun 9/1511:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/28$991
Mon 9/910:45 amPHL - CPT
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Sun 9/1511:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/28$1,020
Mon 8/266:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/106:55 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops44h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,187
Fri 9/611:35 amPHL - CPT
2 stops27h 50mKLM
Sat 9/1411:15 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops28h 00mKLM
Deal found 5/28$1,190
Fri 9/610:50 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 9/146:55 pmCPT - PHL
2 stops27h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,243
Mon 8/267:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/106:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,254
Fri 9/66:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 9/146:55 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,257
Tue 12/316:35 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop34h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 1/88:10 pmCPT - PHL
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,281

One-way flights to Cape Town from Philadelphia

Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Users can also find round-trip Philadelphia to Cape Town flights by using the search form above.
Sat 6/88:37 amPHL - CPT
3 stops47h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$843
Fri 9/64:10 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$944
Fri 9/68:55 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$993
Thu 10/176:30 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops36h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/27$998
Thu 10/176:15 amPHL - CPT
2 stops48h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/28$1,014
Sat 6/83:45 pmPHL - CPT
2 stops38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,031
Thu 10/172:37 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop18h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,092
Thu 10/175:35 pmPHL - CPT
3 stops60h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/27$1,164
Sat 6/810:30 pmPHL - CPT
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,172

Find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 8/26

2 stops26h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops28h 00m

$973

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 9/9

1 stop29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/15

2 stops28h 00m

$991

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 9/9

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/15

2 stops28h 00m

$1,019

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 9/9

2 stops28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/15

2 stops28h 00m

$1,020

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 8/26

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops44h 34m

$1,187

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 9/9

1 stop34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/15

1 stop27h 40m

$1,257

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Fri 9/6

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/14

1 stop31h 55m

$1,682

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 8/26

2 stops25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/10

3 stops29h 10m

$1,698

PhiladelphiaCape Town Intl

PHL - CPT

PHLCPT

Philadelphia

Mon 7/1

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/15

1 stop28h 15m

$2,005

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Deals found on 5/28

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town

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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, American Airlines and Ethiopian Air from Philadelphia to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,734 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,709 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on KLM for just $973, but on average you can expect to pay $1,334.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Cape Town is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $973 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $991 and $1,187 round-trip. KLM is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $993. British Airways flights start at $998 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at $1,014 one-way.

  • What does PHL to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Philadelphia to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Philadelphia to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Philadelphia to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Philadelphia to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Philadelphia to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Before booking your flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, British Airways or Delta.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cape Town (average of $1,254). Flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,743). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$872Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,159Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,182Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,197Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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